Ants can enter through even the tiniest cracks, seeking water and sweet or greasy food substances in the kitchen pantry or storeroom areas. Ants leave an invisible chemical trail which contains pheromones for others to follow once they locate the food source.
While DIY products, like aerosols, sprays and powders can kill ants but are not safe as per food safety point of view, these chemicals can contaminate your food items kept around, a professional pest control service will be required for larger or multiple infestations.
Most ant species will only come into your home to forage for food and are attracted by sweet and sticky substances. Ensure that there is no readily available food source in your home by:
You can help prevent ants entering your home by sealing access points such as cracks and crevices in door and window frames.